The Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD program provides a $1,212 education award to law students who deliver critically needed legal assistance in low-income and underserved communities across the country.
Members must complete 300 hours of service by August 31, 2016 to earn the education award. Some of the requirements, include:
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
- Secure a placement with a host organization prior to submitting application
- Agree to criminal background checks during application
- Serve within a nonprofit or government office in the U.S.
- Supervised by licensed attorney
- Have received less than two full Segal Education Awards for any prior AmeriCorps service
- Not receive school credit or more than $4,300 in outside funding for service hours at your organization
Please visit our website and download our application guide to learn more!
